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Why investors must view conflict in Middle East through a long lens
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (695+ words) The Herald Investors must take long-term view over Middle East conflict The conflict involving Iran represents more than a short term geopolitical shock. As with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, its most important consequences are unlikely to be measured in days…...
Price of fish and chips set to skyrocket due to Iran war and 'exceptional costs"
1+ day, 4+ min ago (370+ words) Britain is poised to see an increase in the cost of fish and chips due to the effects of the Iran war. Whilst there will be ramifications across the board, inflation will be "likely to be largest for food prices…...
UK inflation accelerates after Iran war drives sharp rise in fuel prices
1+ week, 3+ day ago (535+ words) UK inflation lifted to its highest since December after a sharp jump in diesel and petrol prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East, according to official figures. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Iran crisis was "not our war,…...
Stretched to the limit: Five families on how they cope with cost of living crisis
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1980+ words) Sky high supermarket bills, eye-water fuel pump prices, heating oil through the roof, council tax rises" when it comes to hitting our pockets, 2026 has been the year that keeps on giving. While we're all living through another cost-of-living crisis, everyone's…...
Aldi bid to expand supermarket in Scottish town approved
3+ week, 3+ day ago (388+ words) Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you. An extension at a St Andrews supermarket can now be delivered after planning permission was granted by Fife Council. Aldi had applied to extend their retail unit on Tom Stewart Lane…...
No smoke without ire if energy targets fail
3+ week, 4+ day ago (757+ words) With war breaking out in Iran and the broader Middle East in the past month, market uncertainty has ratcheted up again. One thing is clear, however: the forecasts on which Chancellor Rachel Reeves predicated her most recent tax and spending…...
Would Adam Smith recognize modern capitalism?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (469+ words) Capitalism must adapt to change, reforming to sustain living standards and preserve legitimacy and liberal democracy It's a question that immediately begs others: What sort of capitalism do we currently have? Are there better capitalisms? What does Smith mean by…...
What Martin Lewis says companies don't want you to know
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (264+ words) Consumers could soon find it far easier to cancel subscriptions and avoid hidden costs, as new rules are set to crack down on so-called "subscription traps. Lewis has repeatedly highlighted how difficult it can be to exit contracts, despite how…...
Glasgow petrol station queues as full tank of diesel breaks "100 mark
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (529+ words) The cost of filling a typical family car with diesel has exceeded "100 for the first time in more than three years, new figures show. Average diesel prices at UK forecourts on Tuesday were 182. 8p per litre, up 40p since the start of…...
Scotland unemployment rate 2026: Latest figures, trends and comparisons to rest of UK
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (369+ words) Scotland's unemployment rate was 3. 9% in November 2025 to January 2026, according to the latest Scottish Government labour market release using ONS data. This is 0. 1% up over the quarter, 0. 2% up over the year. That leaves Scotland below the UK rate of 5. 2%, with the…...